1930-1939 Pierce-Arrow

Pierce-Arrow was always known for its superb craftsmanship and ultimate luxury. Along with Packard and Peerless, it was one of the fabled "three Ps" of U.S. automotive royalty. Take a look at the chart below to see how Pierce-Arrow specifications compared with some of the other luxury liners'.

Make

Series

Wheelbase (inches)

Engine Type

CID

horsepower @ rpm

No. M/B*

B/A (square inches)**

Price (Limo)

Production

Pierce-Arrow

1601

139/144

L-head I-8

385

150 @ 3400

9

342

$3,650

787

Pierce-Arrow

1603

147

L-head V-12

462

185 @ 3400

7

342

$4,995

Packard

1405

144

L-head I-8

385

150 @ 3200

9

240

$3,580

1330

Packard

1408

144

L-head V-12

473

175 @ 3200

4

284

$4,485

682

Lincoln

K

145

L-head V-12

414

150 @ 3400

4

335

$4,700

1459

Cadillac

75

138

L-head I-8

346

135 @ 3400

3

270

$2,995

3227

Cadillac

85

138

ohv V-12

368

150 @ 3600

4

270

$3,695

651

*number of main bearings**total effective braking areaprices in contemporary dollars

Sources: MoToR Annual Show Number, November 1935; NADA Official Used Car Guide, January 1937; The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars.